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Table 3 Contraception use among women at risk for unplanned pregnancy (n = 35)

From: Low prevalence of contraceptive counseling at Srinagarind hospital, Thailand among women of reproductive age with systemic lupus erythematosus

Frequency of contraceptive use in past 3 months

    • Never

12/35 (34.29%)

    • Sometimes

7/35 (20.00%)

    • Always

16/35 (45.71%)

Method of contraception used in past 3 months

    • None (including withdrawal and rhythm)

12/35 (34.29%)

    • Combined oral contraceptive pill

7/35 (20.0%)

    • Progestin injection

3/35 (8.57%)

    • Progestin implantation

2/35 (5.71%)

    • IUD

1/35 (2.86%)

    • Condom

10/35 (28.57%)

Reasons for not using contraception among those not trying to get pregnant (n = 12)

    • Believe that they could not get pregnant because of having a chronic disease

3/12 (25.0%)

    • Believe that infrequency of sexual intercourse obviated the possibility of getting pregnant

2/12 (16.66%)

    • Others

7/12 (58.33%)